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Kodak M530 vs Nikon P310

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P310 Key Specs

Kodak M530
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P300
  • Refreshed by Nikon P330
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon P310 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Kodak M530 versus Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and P310 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M530 was launched 3 years earlier than the P310 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the M530 scores vs the P310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon P310

 M530 P310 

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Kodak M530

 P310 M530 
AnnouncedJune 2012January 2010More recent by 29 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon P310

 M530 P310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon P310 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M530 versus Nikon P310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the M530 compared to the P310.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and P310 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and P310.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon P310 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older M530 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography info
Nikon P310 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography highlights
Nikon P310 Street photography highlights
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography factors
Nikon P310 Sports photography factors
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M530
Travel photography with Nikon P310
58
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
71
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M530
Landscape photography with Nikon P310
27
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging advice
Nikon P310 Vlogging advice
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
36
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Nikon P310
 Kodak EasyShare M530Nikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Nikon Coolpix P310
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2012-06-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 230 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $110 $700